thwarting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /θwɔːrtɪŋ/
KK: /θwɔrtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
An act of preventing something from happening or stopping someone from achieving their goal.
Example
The thwarting of their plans was unexpected and frustrating.
Conversation
Did you hear about the plan to stop the event this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they are really thwarting our efforts to organize it.
It's frustrating because we worked so hard to get everything ready.
I know! But we can't let their thwarting ruin our fun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
obstruction
hindrance
impediment
Antonyms
assistance
facilitation
support
verb
Definition
To prevent someone from doing something or to stop something from happening.
Example
The heavy rain was thwarting our plans for a picnic.
Tense Forms
Past: thwarted
Past Participle: thwarted
Conversation
Did you hear about the plan to cancel the event this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they were thwarting it due to safety concerns.
That's such a bummer; I was really looking forward to it.
Root Explanation
Thwarting → It is formed from "thwart" (from Old English *þweorþan*, meaning to oppose or obstruct) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "thwarting" means the action of opposing or preventing something from happening.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for opposing or obstructing — that's what thwarting means, the action of stopping something from happening.
Visually Confused Words
starting
hearting
charting
waring
thring
hartin